There's a song I was listening to this morning that really "un-did" me. I mean, my mind went from 160KM/H to zero in an instant. I nearly had to stop my car on the side of the road to pull myself together. I wanted to share it with you and I really urge you to take the time to listen to the song when you have a moment alone.
The song is "Shadow of Your Wings" by Jason Upton. The lyrics and a link to a decent-quality version are below, but I first wanted to mull over something with you...
Have you ever held a bird in your hand, and felt what its little body is like? The bone structure of the wings form what could be compared with a cage, that protects the bird's fragile torso. On the outside, their wings are firm, covered with sleek shiny feathers, feathers designed to keep cool air out and, when pruned, designed to protect from other elements too, like rain.
But if you slip your attention to what lies underneath the wings...The tender gap beneath the bird's wing is a warm haven for young chicks. The body beneath the wing is silky soft, the feathers so fine and fluffy, so delicate to the touch, you almost can't feel them. And if you've ever held a bird in your hand, you will agree that the most precious thing of all is that you can feel their little hearts beating a frantic rhythm against your fingers.
Listening to this song this morning, I momentarily imagined myself under the shadow of His wing. And for that moment, I felt the tips of his feathers brush my hair back as He drew me closer. The firm protection of His wing held me into His chest, and there I found warm, gentle rest, where I cried and sobbed and felt His heart beating for me.
Not wanting to be carried away by imagination and emotion, I thought I'd read up a bit on this and found, among a few other verses, the amazing Psalm 91, where verse 4 claims: "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."
It was such a deeply profound description of my own 'imaginings'.
If you are worn out, afraid, worrying, grieving, stressed out, angry and constantly fighting... If you know no peace, and can't remember what it feels like to be at rest... It's ok. No one expects you to be Superman, except maybe you. "Stop and take a drink". The Living God wants to pour His healing water over you. Let yourself be woo'd into the shadow of His wing, feel how His heart beats for you.
I feel like a new person.
Listen Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFSlIoh_UXA
I've Been Running Trying To Find My Refuge
Never Stopping Long Enough To See
All The While You Were Right There Waiting
To Hide Me In The Shadow Of Your Wings
Under The Shadow
Under The Shadow
Under The Shadow Of Your Wings
I Will Find My Rest
Under The Shadow
Under The Shadow
Under The Shadow Of Your Wings
I Will Find My Rest
I Get So Thirsty Trying To Find Your Presence
That I Forget To Stop And Take A Drink
All The While You Are Right There Wanting
To Pour Your Healing Water Over Me
Under The Shadow
Under The Shadow
Under The Shadow Of Your Wings
I Will Find My Rest
Under The Shadow
Under The Shadow
Under The Shadow Of Your Wings
I Will Find My Rest
In You
It's Only In You
It's Only In You Lord
~Image found on http://theinbetweentimeswaitingongod.blogspot.com
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